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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1974
Record Label
ABC Records

Archie Shepp

Kwanza

SKU: 146921575541

Archie Shepp - Kwanza - 1974 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean -  The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in EX/EX condition, some minor hairlines and scuffs. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age, inner is splitting a bit!

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Archie Shepp

Archie Shepp

Archie Shepp, born on May 24, 1937, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an influential American jazz saxophonist. Primarily recognized for his work on the tenor saxophone, he also performs on soprano saxophone, clarinet, and piano. In addition to his instrumental prowess, Shepp is a singer, jazz composer, and playwright. He gained prominence in the 1960s for his Afrocentric viewpoints, actively speaking out against the injustices faced by African Americans. Shepp was a key member of the New York Contemporary Five and collaborated with notable contemporaries such as Horace Parlan, Cecil Taylor, and John Coltrane during the New Thing movement at Newport. His contributions have made him a significant figure in the Black Arts Movement. He is the father of photographer Accra Shepp.

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Archie Shepp - Kwanza - 1974 - EX - Ultrasonic Clean -  The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in EX/EX condition, some minor hairlines and scuffs. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age, inner is splitting a bit!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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Record Testing Equipment:


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Ortofon VMS 20 E Mk II Cartridge


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Yamaha Natural Sound Receiver


Speakers:

JBL 4312 Studio

We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy Dept.

We kid! Since 1983, we simply don't exist without happy customers; we offer hassle-free returns on all vinyl LP record album purchase that are returned in the exact condition they were sent. We cannot accept returns on factory sealed/mint new/unopened lp albums that have been opened. Please send us a message if you have any questions, concerns, or issues with your purchase; please do not open a return or an eBay case without contacting us first, we will make it right!


We are professional, quite reasonable to a fault and are ALWAYS willing to work to resolve any issue with a purchase!

Thank you for buying from SRO Records! You can catch us at the Spring and Fall Austin Record Convention, many Austin popups, so drop by and say hello to Gabi and Jeff!

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